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Atkinson to produce Mary Jane candies under agreement with Spangler Candy

Atkinson Candy Co. will produce, market and sell Mary Jane candies, a former NECCO brand, through a licensing agreement with brand owner ...

Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups top list of Halloween favorites, poll finds

Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups is America’s favorite Halloween candy, according to a new survey by New Jersey-based Monmouth Univ...

Confectionery industry professionals complete PMCA chocolate short course

The Professional Manufacturing Confectioners Association (PMCA) hosted a chocolate short course at the University of California-Davis las...

Ferrero Group commits to making all packaging sustainable by 2025

The Ferrero Group has committed to making all of its packaging 100% reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025.

Yowie Group debuts gummies with surprise-inside collectibles

Yowie Group has launched a new line of surprise-inside gummies in select Walmart stores, marking the first time the company has launched ...

Reese’s brand partners with Neil Patrick Harris for interactive Halloween experience

Halloween fanatic Neil Patrick Harris will supply the tricks and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups will provide the treats.

Specialty Food Association rebrand shows commitment to ‘shaping the future of food’

The Specialty Food Association, host of the bi-annual Fancy Food Shows, has undergone a complete rebranding effort.

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It’s Year of the Woman in the confectionery industry

There is still much work to be done in the industry when it comes to diversity, but Editor Crystal Lindell is happy to see that there is progress being made. …

Sustainability

Ghana, Cote D’Ivoire reviewing status of all sustainability programs to emphasize living income differential

Alyse Thompson

Cocoa organizations in Cote D’Ivoire and Ghana are reviewing the status of all cocoa sustainability and certification programs to put greater emphasis on implementing the living income differential the countries …

Candy Manufacturers

Michele Buck named chairman of The Hershey Co. Board

Crystal Lindell

Michele Buck has been elected as the new chairman of the Board of Directors of The Hershey Company, making her one of just 21 other women to lead the board …

Candy Industry Blog

Premium, unique and healthy — confectionery consumers want it all

Alyse Thompson

New research from London-based firm GlobalData suggests candy and chocolate brands should develop unique and delicious experiences, but they should try to keep them healthy, too. …

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One-on-One with Jason Harty, chief marketing officer for Theo Chocolate

Alyse Thompson

Jason Harty, Theo’s chief marketing officer, recently spoke with Candy Industry about the thought process behind the brand’s latest redesign, as well as the importance of supporting cocoa farmers. …

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How Ted Cohen shaped the sugar-free candy sector we know today

Crystal Lindell

Ted Cohen, former ceo and owner of Hillside Candy, recently received the 74th Annual Kettle Award for his work in the industry — including his vital role in advancing sugar-free hard …

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Pumpkin spice vs. chocolate: Which do Americans prefer?

Crystal Lindell

The love for fall scarves and boots may be gender specific, but as a new survey shows the passion for pumpkin spice likely isn’t. …

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Mars Wrigley Halloween 2019

Alyse Thompson

Mars Wrigley Confectionery has launched several items sure to make any candy lover’s Halloween sweet and spooky.

Non-Chocolate New Products

Welch’s Mixed Fruit Snacks Halloween packs

Alyse Thompson

These Welch’s Fruit Snacks come in fun shapes such as a bat, witch, ghost, haunted castle and pumpkin.

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Contract Food Packaging Solutions Specialist

Econo-Pak is one of the largest privately owned Food packaging and repackaging companies in the US. We operate a 240,000 sq foot SQF level 3 climate controlled facility in Milford…

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It’s Year of the Woman in the confectionery industry

There is still much work to be done in the industry when it comes to diversity, but Editor Crystal Lindell is happy to see that there is progress being made.

Premium, unique and healthy — confectionery consumers want it all

By Alyse Thompson

Pumpkin spice vs. chocolate: Which do Americans prefer?

By Crystal Lindell

Gums & Mints

Ferrero launches Tic Tac Coca-Cola

The Ferrero Group is launching Tic Tac Coca-Cola, the result of a unique collaboration between the two iconic brands.

Gummies & Jellies

Gummi FunMix Halloween packs

Alyse Thompson

The Original Gummi FunMix Halloween-themed laydown bags feature 0.5-oz. pouches of Gummi Party and Sour Party mixes.

New Novelty Candy

CandyRific offers sweet safety solutions for Halloween 2019

Alyse Thompson

CandyRific has several novelty candy items available for Halloween 2019.

Chocolate

Loacker launches Duality wafer chocolate bar

Alyse Thompson

Loacker has launched the Duality Chocolate Bar, a delicious confection that offers two sides of goodness.

Candy Industry Magazine

June 2019

The June 2019 issue features an interview with a natural candy color specialist, a look at how chocolate bar makers can stand out from the crowd, our global state of the candy industry, and more.

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